The 2011 ICC World Cup was declared open by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid thunderous applause. Hasina hoped the World Cup will strengthen the ties between the cricketing countries. "I congratulate the cricket loving public for their great enthusiasm and cooperation to make this event a grand success," she said.
The 2-hour-15 minute-long ceremony will saw 3,500 performers putting up a colourful depiction of Indian, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi cultures
After all the captains assembled on the specially erected dias, Sonu Nigam then rendered the 'Spirit of Cricket' song.
Besides Sonu Nigam, top Bangladeshi vocalists Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin and Mumtaz also crooned in front of a capacity crowd which was treated to a musical extravaganza in three languages - English, Hindi and Bangla.
But the show-stopper was undoubtedly Bryan Adams. He took center stage with some of his all-time hits like 'lets make it a night to remember', 'Summer of 69' and '18 till I die' among others.
Watch a glimpse of the grand ICC WC 2011 Opening Ceremony here.
The 2-hour-15 minute-long ceremony will saw 3,500 performers putting up a colourful depiction of Indian, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi cultures
After all the captains assembled on the specially erected dias, Sonu Nigam then rendered the 'Spirit of Cricket' song.
Besides Sonu Nigam, top Bangladeshi vocalists Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin and Mumtaz also crooned in front of a capacity crowd which was treated to a musical extravaganza in three languages - English, Hindi and Bangla.
But the show-stopper was undoubtedly Bryan Adams. He took center stage with some of his all-time hits like 'lets make it a night to remember', 'Summer of 69' and '18 till I die' among others.
Watch a glimpse of the grand ICC WC 2011 Opening Ceremony here.
Watch ICC WC 2011 Opening Ceremony - Featuring all Cricket World Cup 2011 Team Captains Bryan Adams & Sonu Nigam!!
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